Judicial Law Clerk: Multi-Docket Research & Drafting

PA Courts; United States; On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package (medical, dental, vis

Paid Time off

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

11 paid holidays

Job summary

The Honorable Mary Beth Shank seeks a Judicial Law Clerk for the Court of Common Pleas of the 39th Judicial District. The Law Clerk assists the Judge with legal research and drafting court opinions across Criminal, Civil, Family, Juvenile, and Orphans' Court divisions, in compliance with court procedures.

Minimum qualifications include a Juris Doctor and strong research and writing skills. Perks include benefits, 11 paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement; starting salary is $60,249.99 per

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited school.
• Strong competence in conducting legal research both electronically through Westlaw and manually.
• Strong writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Research complex legal issues and draft comprehensive Judicial Opinions, Memoranda, and Orders.
• Review filed motions, analyze supporting briefs, and draft corresponding court orders.
• Monitor and track pending case and motion activities to ensure timely disposition.
• Keep informed of county and appellate decisions applicable to the Judge's divisions.
• Answer calls, address procedural inquiries, and interact professionally with attorneys, county staff, public officials, and the public.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Education

Juris Doctor Degree

Job description

The Honorable Mary Beth Shank seeks a Judicial Law Clerk for the Court of Common Pleas of the 39th Judicial District. The Law Clerk assists the Judge with legal research and drafting court opinions across Criminal, Civil, Family, Juvenile, and Orphans' Court divisions, in compliance with court procedures.

Minimum qualifications include a Juris Doctor and strong research and writing skills. Perks include benefits, 11 paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement; starting salary is $60,249.99 per